Denver weather, reported by Guinness
The live pet-owner forecast for Denver, Colorado: walk verdicts, paw-safety context, and a very good weather anchor. Real forecast data, reported with more tail wags than your usual station.
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What Denver weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Denver's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.6°F / 7°C | 18.7°F / -7°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| February | 45.7°F / 8°C | 19.7°F / -7°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| March | 55.7°F / 13°C | 27.5°F / -2°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| April | 61.7°F / 17°C | 33.9°F / 1°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| May | 71.2°F / 22°C | 43.6°F / 6°C | Fine for most dogs |
| June | 83.4°F / 29°C | 53°F / 12°C | Risky — early/late only |
| July | 89.9°F / 32°C | 60.2°F / 16°C | Risky — early/late only |
| August | 87.5°F / 31°C | 58.3°F / 15°C | Risky — early/late only |
| September | 79.6°F / 26°C | 50°F / 10°C | Caution — shade & water |
| October | 65.3°F / 19°C | 37°F / 3°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| November | 52.9°F / 12°C | 26°F / -3°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| December | 44°F / 7°C | 18.4°F / -8°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
Record high: 105°F / 41°C (June 28, 2018) · Record low: -29°F / -34°C (January 9, 1875) · Average snowfall: 49″ a year, peaking in March
Climate data: NOAA/NWS 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Denver International Airport).
Denver weather facts every pet owner should know
- Denver's mile-high sun is intense for pets: July highs average 89.9F, a whisker from the 90F danger line, yet the dry air means mornings often start in the comfortable low 60s, perfect for early walks.
- The city averages about 49.0 inches of snow a year, and March, not January, is the snowiest month at 8.8 inches, so keep the dog booties handy well into spring.
- Denver's swings are legendary: records run from 105F on June 28, 2018 down to -29F in 1875, and big single-day drops mean a walk that starts warm can end in a coat-worthy chill.
- High-altitude UV is stronger here, so short-coated and light-skinned dogs can sunburn on long summer hikes; vets recommend shade breaks even when the thermometer looks moderate.
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